How Social Media Is Becoming Trigger, Tool, and Stage for Crime The recent stabbing of an 18 year old in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, has highlighted a disturbing trend where social media is increasingly becoming a catalyst for violence.
The incident began as a petty dispute over a comment online, which escalated into a fatal street assault, underscoring the role that social media platforms play in shaping motives and escalating conflicts.
Online confessions, influencer culture, and virtual disputes have created an environment where people are motivated by factors such as revenge or rivalry, but also by the desire for online validation and influence.